Santa Teresa Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
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Popular places to visit
Selarón Steps
You can find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you stop by Selarón Steps. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Mirante Dona Marta
You can learn about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a trip to Mirante Dona Marta. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Parque das Ruinas
Parque das Ruinas is just one of the places to see in Rio de Janeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Largo do Guimarães
You can find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a visit to Largo do Guimarães. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Copacabana Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Copacabana Beach, a popular beach in Rio de Janeiro. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Ipanema Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Ipanema Beach, a popular beach in Rio de Janeiro. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Santa Teresa
Hotel Monte Alegre
It’s an OK hotel. The breakfast is not great, but at least it is included. The hotel doesn’t provide shampoo or body wash, which is ridiculous in my opinion. I’d rather have basic necessities than a pool and breakfast. The location is very central and busy and there’s a lot of things around, which ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Casa Nova Hotel
No bell Boys to carry the luggage. Rooms were not good. Average hospitality. Rooms were not sound proof.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
CasaJOMO Art, Food & Music B&B
The staff were very friendly and courteous. The area of the resort was Sant Teresa which is an artsy area and easy to get around. Transportation is very easy to get around with uber and trolly.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
No proper amenities No English staff Sink water over flowing
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Convenient and location is great
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Atlântico Prime
The room was not clean, the bed was old with a lot of torn and stains, the sheets had stains, the towel was very old and in bad shape, there was mold in the bathroom, no service in the room like water, the door was stuck and I need help to opened. The breakfast was not good at all.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Teresa
Lapa
You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa.
Catete
You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city.
Rio de Janeiro Centro
You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Saara Rio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Laranjeiras
Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Tijuca National Park and Laranjeiras Stadium, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.
Glória
You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Flamengo
Well liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Catete Palace and Flamengo Beach, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.
